Horse Mackerel fishing
About Horse Mackerel
A small, abundant schooling fish of coastal waters that gathers in big numbers and feeds on small fish and plankton, often near piers and harbours. Anglers catch them on sabiki strings, small jigs and feathers, especially after dark under lights. They are great fun on light tackle and a prime live bait for larger predators.
Typical size: Typically 20 to 35 cm and under 0.5 kg; trophy fish reach 50 cm and 1 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 1 kg (varies by region).
Season, time and habitat
Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Common questions
When is the best time to catch Horse Mackerel?
Horse Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, dusk.
Where can you catch Horse Mackerel?
Horse Mackerel is most often found in coast. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.